Mahwah 'Fared Very Well' In Tropical Storm Henri: Mayor

MAHWAH, NJ — Power outages and flooding peppered much of North Jersey as Tropical Storm Henri moved through the area, dropping heavy amounts of rain.

In Mahwah, where the storm brought over three inches of rain, Mayor Jim Wysocki said a "high water situation" did enough to close a portion of at least one road.

But the town "fared very well" compared to other municipalities in North Jersey, the mayor said Monday.

The National Weather Service reports that the township indeed saw more than three inches of rain as of 4:05 a.m. on Monday morning.

That likely won't be the last of the rain either, as the New York, New York office of the National Weather Service predicts more showers and thunderstorms in the region, which bring with them a risk of flash flooding.

Those storms are most likely in the afternoon and evening hours, and a flood watch has been issued for the region until 2 a.m. on Tuesday.

More storms could add problems for the northeastern part of the state, which is already seeing "minor to moderate mainstem river flooding," the NWS reports.

The rainfall Mahwah has already seen is having an effect on the township's roadways and water levels, according to the mayor.

"With the tropical storm upon us, I've been around observing the rivers and high water situation," said Wysocki on Sunday afternoon.

"The Masonicus brook, which runs from Airmont to Winters Pond, is extremely high. The roadway between N Railroad Ave and Devine Drive is over its banks and closed. The Mahwah river is high, as well as the Ramapo river, but they are within their banks."

Here's the forecast through Wednesday:

Today

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light west wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

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